Why do Thai people think rain water is dirty....

**Wayne Kerr** · 10-09-2016, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Maanaam

I designed a first-flush system that works automatically. There are a few around I since found out when I thought to patent it.

Was just thinking same thing as I plan out water system for the new Chateau Kerr

Most recently working in outer islands was drinking water from a solar still like this - best tasting water a man can find

**Jesus Jones** · 10-09-2016, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Happy Dave

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I'd be very reluctant to collect rain water from the roof as the material is is made from could be of concern, not to mention the bird crap. However, if you can create a catchment via non plastic material such as SS, then rain water would be fine. I would still filter it though.

You do not know a lot about collecting rain water do you.
First, there are water tanks made of a special plastic for drinking water !
Second, yes one is able to install rainwater filters quite easily. Back in Queensland i did it for 30 years and the set up is still in use. Why all the rain water is run into the ground here and lost, beats me ! Despite the amount of rain water that comes down here on Samui, it will not be long before everyone is crying " we won't have enough water left soon" it happens every year.

Nor do you smarty pants.

The issue is not the rain, but the collection system. Yes, you can filter rainwater of course, but it depends on the filtration system you use, and in particular what materials the rain has been gathered on, such as roofs.

Yes, there are special plastics, but if you're referring to BPA free which is great, over time, BPA can be as bad if not renewed regularly.

Along with my Berkey, I also have an EcoBlue which is an atmospheric water generator. So, I bet I waste much less water than you do!

**Jesus Jones** · 10-09-2016, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by thaimeme

Originally Posted by Happy Dave

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I'd be very reluctant to collect rain water from the roof as the material is is made from could be of concern, not to mention the bird crap. However, if you can create a catchment via non plastic material such as SS, then rain water would be fine. I would still filter it though.

You do not know a lot about collecting rain water do you.

Most Farang don't.
Yet, will continue to proclaim that they're the experts [on everything].

Much more that you, that I am certain of.

**TheDukeofNewcastle** · 10-09-2016, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Much more than you, that I am certain of.

... but, but Jeff is master of all he knows. His knowledge is greater than the head of a pin on any subject. Many pin heads. Soooo much knowledge.
Jeff not farang, Jeff alien.

**David48atTD** · 10-09-2016, 11:47 AM

^^^^ Wayne ... great visuals there.

At the Farm our 'first flush' is 2 days of torrential rain to wash the roofs.

We have 2 charcoal makers within a couple hundred metres ... takes a bit to wash that crap off the roof.

**Maanaam** · 10-09-2016, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Wayne Kerr

Originally Posted by Maanaam

I designed a first-flush system that works automatically. There are a few around I since found out when I thought to patent it.

Was just thinking same thing as I plan out water system for the new Chateau Kerr

Most recently working in outer islands was drinking water from a solar still like this - best tasting water a man can find

That second one was one of my ideas (plainly not original) and I think the best. My sponge counter-weight design was really just trying to be clever and would work, but this float-block is simpler and thus better.
Kerea mada dua na ka karakarawa. E so na tamata eke au sa via vucu.

**Maanaam** · 10-09-2016, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by David48atTD

^^^^ Wayne ... great visuals there.

At the Farm our 'first flush' is 2 days of torrential rain to wash the roofs.

We have 2 charcoal makers within a couple hundred metres ... takes a bit to wash that crap off the roof.

If charcoal is your perceived problem, then stop worrying. Charcoal is a filter for fine particles, and if you get charcoal dust in your water tank, I daresay it would be a good thing.....as long as you can flush the silt out once a year or so.

**Loy Toy** · 10-09-2016, 05:55 PM

I am still trying to work out why Thais need to open a window including the insect screen thinking that will achieve more air circulation.

I point out the insect screen allows air to pass through it but no you must open both the sliding window and the screen to make things right. FIIK........

**thaimeme** · 10-09-2016, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

I am still trying to work out why Thais need to open a window including the insect screen thinking that will achieve more air circulation.

I point out the insect screen allows air to pass through it but no you must open both the sliding window and the screen to make things right. FIIK........

Oriental barbarians.

If they could only be like us.

**Maanaam** · 10-09-2016, 07:57 PM

^ To be fair, the insect screen does inhibit maximum air flow.
But if you don't need max air flow, then of course keep it closed.

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